Which drugs are the most effective for treating severe diarrhea? (Select all that apply.) Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected
1. Diphenoxylate (Lomotil)
2. Bismuth salt (Pepto-Bismol)
3. Loperamide (Imodium)
4. Furazolidone (Furoxone)
5. Diphenhydramine (Benadryl)
Correct Answer: 1, 3
Rationale 1: The most common opioid antidiarrheal is diphenoxylate (Lomotil), which is a Schedule V controlled substance. Loperamide (Imodium) is an opioid that carries no risk for dependence and is available OTC.
Rationale 2: Bismuth salt (Pepto-Bismol) is incorrect because Pepto-Bismol is an adsorbent.
Rationale 3: The most common opioid antidiarrheal is diphenoxylate (Lomotil), which is a Schedule V controlled substance. Loperamide (Imodium) is an opioid that carries no risk for dependence and is available OTC.
Rationale 4: Furazolidone (Furoxone) is incorrect because Furoxone is used to treat GI infections.
Rationale 5: Diphenhydramine (Benadryl) is incorrect because Benadryl is an antihistamine.
Global Rationale: The most common opioid antidiarrheal is diphenoxylate (Lomotil), which is a Schedule V controlled substance. Loperamide (Imodium) is an opioid that carries no risk for dependence and is available OTC. Bismuth salt (Pepto-Bismol) is incorrect because Pepto-Bismol is an adsorbent. Furazolidone (Furoxone) is incorrect because Furoxone is used to treat GI infections. Diphenhydramine (Benadryl) is incorrect because Bendryl is an antihistamine.
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